Cycad Cruise

A new 6-star Indochine escape into the quiet of Bai Tu Long Bay.

2 Days / 1 Night · Bai Tu Long Bay

Bai Tu Long Bay

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The Cruise

2 Days / 1 Night aboard the Cycad Cruise.

Launched in late 2025, the Cycad is the first 6-star cruise to pioneer the quieter Bai Tu Long Bay, a steel vessel of Indochine-inspired design with warm teakwood tones, handcrafted décor and 24 luxurious cabins, most with private balconies, bathtubs and bay views. Sailing from Sunworld Harbour into the less-visited heritage waters, it offers a longer, more distinctive route than the busy Ha Long and Lan Ha lines, taking in the stalactite-filled Thien Canh Son Cave, kayaking among limestone islets, and a rooftop sundeck with a swimming pool and bar. A canapé happy hour, a fine-dining lobster dinner, complimentary traditional long dresses for photos and a mini Vietnamese music show add a rich cultural touch.

Highlights

What makes it special.

The first 6-star cruise into the quieter Bai Tu Long Bay
Indochine-inspired design, teakwood, handcrafted décor
24 cabins, most with private balconies and bathtubs
Thien Canh Son Cave, kayaking and a rooftop pool
Canapé happy hour and a fine-dining lobster dinner
Complimentary traditional long dresses, Tai Chi and a music show

Cabins & Suites

Where you'll stay aboard.

Balcony Junior

32–35m² · first deck · private balcony · King or twin beds

Executive Balcony

32–35m² · second deck · private balcony · bathtub & shower

Family Balcony

36m² · sleeps up to four · King bed plus extra-bed option

Deluxe Sea View

Full bay-view window cabin

Ambassador / President Suite

Up to 64m² · wraparound balcony · separate living room · the grandest suite

The Itinerary

How your 2 days / 1 night unfolds.

Day 1

Hanoi → Bai Tu Long Bay

Limousine pick-up from the Hanoi Old Quarter around 08:00–08:30 for the drive to Sunworld International Harbour, arriving around noon. Transfer by tender to the Cycad, with a welcome drink and safety briefing at 12:45 before checking in. Enjoy a fusion buffet lunch as the cruise glides into Bai Tu Long Bay. In the afternoon, visit the Thien Canh Son Cave on its limestone mountain, then kayak, swim or relax on the beach. Back on board, enjoy a canapé happy hour and high tea on the sundeck, try on a traditional long dress for photos, then a fine-dining lobster dinner and a Vietnamese music show.

Day 2

Bai Tu Long Bay → Hanoi

Begin with a sunrise Tai Chi session on the sundeck and a light buffet breakfast as the cruise sails on. Visit the Vung Vieng Fishing Village by local bamboo rowing boat, then return to check out around 09:30. A Vietnamese set-menu lunch is served before disembarking at Sunworld Harbour around 11:30 for the transfer back to Hanoi.

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